Off Leash K9 Training Fort Lauderdale FL

AKC S.T.A.R., CGC, & Community Canine Certified

Therapy Pets Unlimited Certified Evaluator

Dog Training Packages

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class: This package includes 6 lessons, 30 minutes in duration, positive reinforcement classes to get your puppy started off on the right paw! We cover topics relating to health, nutrition, vaccines, first aid, and of course all the basic commands a puppy needs to thrive! When your puppy graduates class, they leave eligible for their S.T.A.R. certificate from AKC. This program is $300.00

Need aPuppy Consult to determine the best training course? $100

E-Collar: Each one of the following packages includes our Off-Leash K9 Training E-Collar plus a 15 foot training leash.

**The Basic Obedience Package: This includes the Off-Leash K9 Training E-Collar, a 15 foot leash, and includes all FOUR lessons for $600.00. By the end of this package, your dog will be able to be outside, off-leash, with distractions listening on command.

Basic Obedience Commands:

“Come,” “Sit,” and “Extended Sit.”

“Down” and “Extended Down.”

“Place” and “Extended Place.” (Your dog will sit on a location that you choose, like his bed, a park bench, a rock, a mat, etc.)

“Break” Your dog is expected to maintain the command given until you give this release command.

“Heel” They will walk right beside of you, either consistently on your left or right side, either on or OFF the leash. AND Bonus: Will not pull you down the street on his leash!

“Off.” Command is used to keep your dog from jumping on you, other people or other dogs. In addition, we use this command for breaking dogs from counter surfing or trying to climb out of their kennel or crate.

Extended sit, down, and place means your dog will REMAIN in the down, sit, or place position until YOU tell them to “break” (release them).

Advanced Lessons: Your dog must finish our Basic Obedience Package before we will teach them any advanced lessons! The Advanced Lesson package includes Extended Distance Obedience. Your dog will be sitting/downing on command from 50+ yards away from you.
This package is $400.00 and includes 4 of the following lessons:

“Heel” command: They come running, go around you and sit down right beside your left or right leg

“Watch” command: Stare at you until you release them. This is a good command to use if your dog is easily distracted by other dogs, balls, people, and is either aggressive or timid.

“Through” command: Your dog will go in between your legs and sit down.

“Stand” command: They will assume a standing position on command.

“Front” Command: Your dog will come running and sit directly in front of you no matter where they are.

“Focused” Heeler: Your dog will stare at you the entire time they are walking beside of you.

“Touch” Command: Your dog will run up and jump up and touch anything you point to……

“Directional” Sends: You can point your finger and your dog will go “place” on anything you point to, without you having to walk over to the object.

**Basic and Advanced Obedience Package: This package is for those who really want their dog to be fantastic and impressive to all! This includes 8 lessons for $900.00. You save $100.00 by paying for the Basic Obedience Package and 4 Advanced lessons up-front!

**2-Week Board and Train Program:We keep your dog for 2 weeks. You bring him/her to us and we do ALL the work with your dog. When you pick him/her up, your dog will know all the commands and you won’t need to go through the brain damage of teaching commands to him/her. At that time, we train YOU on how to work the E-Collar. Your dog will learn all the Basic and two Advanced Commands, and be able to be totally Off Leash, even with distractions! This program is $2800.00

Therapy Dog Development Course: Is your goal to have your dog become a therapy dog? This specially designed 8-lesson course prepares you and your dog for their therapy dog testing and certification. This includes the e-collar and a 15ft training leash. This program is $900.00

Aggressive Dog Package: Our aggressive dog package aids in the stabilization and management of aggressive dogs for re-entry into the family unit, and control at home and in public. This package includes 7 facility lessons with the final 8th lesson being an optional in-home or facility based lesson. This program is $950.00

OLK9 In-Home Training: These packages are the same as above, except WE come to YOU! Basic Obedience: $800.00 (4 lessons, electronic collar, and leash) Basic and Advanced Obedience: $1200.00 (8 lessons, electronic collar, and leash) *Pricing includes traveling within 25 miles of either Tri-Cities, TN/VA, Asheville, NC, Newport, TN, or Knoxville, TN.

Nose Work Starter Package ($300): This includes 5 private 30-minute sessions to give you and your dog a basic understanding of how Nose Work works. Generally, in these 5 sessions, your dog will be able to start doing multiple container searches with environmental objects around as distractions. Additionally, your dog will have a firm understanding of how to conduct a proper search and to be able to properly alert the handler that a target odor has been found (paired with a reward).

Nose Work Proficient Package ($450): This includes 10 private 30-minute sessions to give you and your dog a basic understanding of how Nose Work. After completion of these 10 sessions, in general , your dog will be able to conduct independent searches, acquiring and targeting on just the odor (without the immediate presence of a reward).

Nose Work Board and Train ($1200): Your dog will come and live with one of our trainers for 10 days – where they will achieve all of the items listed in the proficient package. They will be treated as a member of our own family during their stay, while also being worked in many short sessions daily to ensure that they graduate their B&T session able to conduct an independent search and alert on odor alone (without the presence of a reward).

**Some dogs may rapidly excel at nose work and do even more advanced searches in the sessions, and some dogs may need more sessions to complete the curriculum. Nose Work is all positive reinforcement and training is conducted at your dog’s learning pace for optimum results and to ensure the dog is conducting thorough and accurate searches. These packages will NOT certify you in any way to conduct searches for law enforcement or on government property – but is only for those interested in private use such as home entertainment and fun, or even nose work competitions.

We also offer Mobility Support Dog and Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Training on a case by case basis! Just call us at 423.430.OLK9 (6559) to discuss your dog and your goals!

Tracking and Trailing:Are you interested in sport tracking or trailing? Are you interested in being part of a local search and rescue team? Do you just want a fun/engaging outdoor activity to mentally and physically stimulate your dog? Do you want a closer bond with your dog? If you answered yes to any of these questions, check out our tracking and trailing courses!

Option A) FOUR 1-hour PRIVATE sessions over 4 weeks, where you bring a friend to help us lay trails for your dog to follow! Your K9 will learn how to exchange prey drive for hunt drive, while you learn basic odor concepts to help you get started Tracking and Trailing the right way! – $600

Option B) FOUR Day Seminar – Just like option A, but in a fun fast-paced GROUP environment! **Subject to dates and availability. Please call 865.258.0415 for more information.**

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We are certified CGC evaluators! This is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a very nice certificate from the American Kennel Club. You and your dog will practice the CGC exercises: Accepting a friendly stranger, Sitting politely for petting, Appearance & grooming, Out for a walk (loose leash walking), Walking through a crowd, Sit and down on command and Staying in place, Coming when called, Reaction to another dog, Reaction to distraction and Supervised separation. This class is perfect for continuing your dog’s education. You and your dog will work toward creating a better relationship while your dog learns to listen to you consistently. As you work with your dog to teach the CGC skills, you’ll discover the many benefits and joys of training your dog. Training will enhance the bond between you and your dog. Whether your dog is ready to for the certification, or you want us to help get your dog ready for the certification, contact us!

**Some dogs may rapidly excel at nose work and do even more advanced searches in the sessions, and some dogs may need more sessions to complete the curriculum. Nose Work is all positive reinforcement and training is conducted at your dog’s learning pace for optimum results and to ensure the dog is conducting thorough and accurate searches. These packages will NOT certify you in any way to conduct searches for law enforcement or on government property – but is only for those interested in private use such as home entertainment and fun, or even nose work competitions.

We also offer Mobility Support Dog and Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Training on a case by case basis! Just call us at (865) 383-DOGS (3647) to discuss your dog and your goals!